CRI听力: Five Powers Plus Japan, ROK Mull over Possible Resolution on DPRK Nuclear Test

The five permanent members of the UN Security Council, along with Japan and the Republic of Korea, met on the UN head quarter Monday afternoon to continue discussion about a possible resolution on the recent nuclear test by North Korea.

U.S. Ambassador to the UN Susan Rice said after the talks that they are "making progress" on discussion, but no agreement has been reached yet.(www.hXen.com)

"We were having very good and productive discussions. The discussions continue. I think we are making progress. And hopeful that in due course we will be producing a very worthy and strong resolution."

Monday's meeting conducted amid a flurry of discussions following the North Korea's nuclear test on May 25.

The Security Council voiced "the strong opposition to and the condemnation of" the nuclear test later, vowing to prepare a strong response to Pyongyang.